User Guide
Wheelchair ‘Kontiki’
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3.9 U
SING
1. If needed, set the push handgrips at the required height (see "Height of push handg"
on page 132.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Propel the chair to the required place.
4. Re-apply the parking brake.
Adjust the speed in bends, on slopes and when encountering obstacles.
Never go through loose sand and, preferably, not through water.
For the carer:
Retain a hold on the push handgrips so long as the wheelchair’s parking brake
has not been applied.
Never walk faster than normal walking speed.
Warning!
Always use the parking brake when stopped. If one is not
careful, the chair can begin to roll even on the slightest of
slopes.
A sharp bend can be taken provided the centre of the rear wheel is beyond, say, a
doorpost.
3.9.1 K
ERBS
The Kontiki has been designed to accept obstacles with a maximum height of 8
centimetres. However, it is recommended that the lowest possible point be chosen at all
times.
Moderate the speed when ascending or descending from a kerb and always take the
kerb square on, rear wheels first.
Warning!
Caution: the anti-tip supports can touch the kerb when
ascending/descending.
Warning!
Always ascend/descend a kerb backwards and square to
the kerb so that both front wheels and both rear wheels
retain simultaneous contact with the pavement or road.
